Best Saval Podcasts (2025)

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Culture, Crisis & Leadership: Building Stronger Teams in Food Distribution with Paul Saval 40:29

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6d ago40:29

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In this episode of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, host Julianna Blau sits down with Paul Saval, President & CEO of Saval Foodservice, a fourth-generation leader who has spent more than 40 years shaping culture, driving innovation, and navigating the evolving landscape of foodservice distribution. Paul shares a candid look at the principles that guide hi…

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The Two-Week Turn 3:11

6d ago3:11

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The holiday push is wrapping up, and the markets are starting to show their hand. Beef is splitting in two directions, poultry feels steady but uneasy, pork stays a value, grains won’t budge, and dairy may finally be finding a floor. With January right around the corner, the next two weeks could set the tone for everything that follows. BEEF: Holid…

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The Holiday Push 2:44

13d ago2:44

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Holiday demand reminded the markets who’s in charge — beef hit rare production levels while premium cuts held firm. As poultry and grains wait it out, pork stays a value and dairy keeps sliding into bargain territory. With the calendar about to flip, the real question is what holds… and what finally gives in the new year. BEEF: Holiday demand pushe…

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Have Yourself a Pricey Little Ribeye 💰🥩 3:45

20d ago3:45

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Middle meats are the gift that keeps getting pricier, and buyers are wondering whether the peak is finally here. Meanwhile, poultry stays affordable, pork remains a value, and dairy drops to holiday-baking lows — making this week’s markets as mixed as a stocking full of surprises. BEEF: Holiday pricing is testing its limits, and while middle meats …

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Gravy Train or Pain? 3:17

1M ago3:17

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As we head into Thanksgiving, the markets are serving up a mixed plate — some items are easing, others are heating up, and a few might burn your budget. Whether it’s a gravy train or a little holiday pain depends on the protein. Let’s dig in and see what’s really simmering this week. BEEF: Middle meats are heating up fast for the holidays, with rib…

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Roasts Rising, Butter Sliding 3:32

1M ago3:32

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Markets are shifting as the holidays approach — beef heats up with middle meats climbing, chicken stays steady, and pork holds its value. Grains stay quiet, and dairy continues to slide with butter finally leveling off. The big question: is this the start of the holiday run-up, or just the calm before real volatility hits? BEEF: Middle meats are st…

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From Immigrant Roots to Industry Leader: Building Culture, Consistency & Community with René Diaz 42:26

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In this episode of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we sit down with René Diaz, President & CEO of Diaz Foods, a multigenerational food-distribution leader with a remarkable story grounded in grit, gratitude, and giving back. From immigrating to the U.S. with nothing… to running one of the most respected Hispanic food companies in America, René shares the…

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Stocking Up & Selling Off 2:56

2M ago2:56

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As the holidays close in, markets are showing their seasonal split — beef buyers are getting bold while poultry prices cool and dairy keeps sliding. With soy stirring and pork settling, everyone’s stocking up for the end-of-year rush… but which way will prices break when the wrapping paper comes off? BEEF: Holiday buying is kicking in and prices ar…

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Rob Ulsh at Great Dane | Special: Crave Podcast Live from Solutions 15:39

2M ago15:39

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In this special live edition of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, recorded at the IFDA Solutions Conference, industry leaders share powerful insights on leadership, workforce development, technology, and the future of foodservice distribution. Rob Ulsh, VP of Distributor & National Fleet Sales at Great Dane, on the evolving role of fleet solutions in distr…

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Aaron Kerkhoff at Kohl Wholesale | Special: Crave Podcast Live from Solutions 15:22

2M ago15:22

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In this special live edition of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, recorded at the IFDA Solutions Conference, industry leaders share powerful insights on leadership, workforce development, technology, and the future of foodservice distribution. Aaron Kerkhoff, GM of Supply Chain at Kohl Wholesale and incoming Solutions Council Chair, on leadership in supply…

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Mani Kulasooriya from Cut+Dry | Special: Crave Podcast Live from Solutions 47:08

2M ago47:08

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In this special live edition of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, recorded at the IFDA Solutions Conference, industry leaders share powerful insights on leadership, workforce development, technology, and the future of foodservice distribution. Mani Kulasooriya, Co-Founder and CEO of Cut+Dry, on how AI and data can unlock growth, efficiency, and new revenue…

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Finding the Floor 2:57

2M ago2:57

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Markets are starting to settle after weeks of decline. Beef finds its bottom, chicken holds steady, pork pops, and dairy and grains edge higher. The big question — is this the foundation for a rebound, or just a pause before the next dip? BEEF: After weeks of decline, the market has found its floor. Ribeyes, tenderloins, and strips are on the rise …

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We Can't Believe It's Pandemic Butter Pricing 3:02

2M ago3:02

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Still no government reports on markets, but we're piecing a few things together to get a good feel of what's happening. Butter is now trading at levels we’ve not seen since the pandemic five years ago. I don’t think there is much more downside to this butter market, but lets see where it goes. I do think cheese has better potential for a minor rall…

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Chicken Hits Two Year Low 📉 3:21

2M ago3:21

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Chicken prices have hit their lowest level in two years, making it the week’s biggest story. Beef’s slowdown continues, pork holds steady, and dairy drifts lower — but poultry steals the spotlight as the market’s best deal. BEEF: Prices are still drifting lower, though the declines are slowing. Middle meats are already ticking back up, hinting that…

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The Waiting Game 2:59

2M ago2:59

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Markets have slowed to a crawl, with beef, chicken, and pork all easing while buyers wait for a clear direction. Grains stay quiet, and dairy can’t decide which way to move. It’s a week of watching, waiting, and wondering what’s next. BEEF: The market keeps trending lower as buyers wait for the bottom, with even middle meats taking a brief pause. T…

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Relief or Rally ❓🥩🧈 3:09

3M ago3:09

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This week the markets send mixed signals – beef prices slide but middle meats refuse to budge, chicken keeps dropping while avian flu stirs again, and pork bellies dip as loins hold value. Grains stay calm and dairy finally bounces after weeks of decline. Is this the start of real relief, or just the setup for another rally? BEEF: Prices are slippi…

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Beef’s Biggest Threat Yet? 🐂⚠️ 3:40

3M ago3:40

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The screw worm is closing in on Texas, threatening the nation’s largest cattle herd and the beef market with it. Avian flu resurfaces, pork stays steady, and butter keeps sliding – but is beef facing its biggest challenge yet? BEEF: The new screw worm was found less than 70 miles from Texas, potentially impacting the beef industry. Prices are falli…

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The Market Exhale 😌📉🍗 3:36

3M ago3:36

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After weeks of rising costs, the markets are finally taking a breather. Beef is still tight, chicken is easing, pork bellies are drifting lower, and dairy might be finding its bottom. It’s not a full cooldown, but it feels like the first exhale in a long while. BEEF: Harvest ticked up to 561K head, but most cuts are easing lower – a welcome shift a…

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Cluck and Decline 🐔📉👀 3:25

3M ago3:25

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Poultry leads the move lower as chicken prices ease, but across the board, the markets are full of mixed signals. Beef stays strong, dairy keeps sliding, and pork and grains add their own twists. BEEF: Demand is cooling a touch with grinds, briskets, and flanks easing back, but ribeyes and tenderloins are still charging higher. Supplies remain too …

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High Steaks, Low Falls 🥩📉🐓 3:19

4M ago3:19

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Summer’s still sizzling in the beef market, but other proteins and dairy are slipping. From ribeye highs to butter slides, it’s a week of high steaks and low falls across the board. BEEF: Signs point to the market finally cooling as we move through September – but it may be short-lived. Ribeyes, tenderloins, chucks, rounds, and grinds are still cli…

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Belly Flop 🥓🏊‍♀️☀️ 3:01

4M ago3:01

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Summer’s wrapping up, but the markets are still making waves. Pork bellies take a dive, beef keeps the heat on, and chicken cools just in time for football season. From butter drops to grain gluts, it’s a late-summer belly flop across the board. BEEF: Prices keep climbing as production stays tight – 547K head harvested this week and even fewer expe…

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The Calm Before the Fall 📉🍂 3:25

4M ago3:25

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Sorry for the delay, we were on vacation on Friday. Market Updates for last week below! BEEF: Prices keep climbing across the board – ribeyes, tenderloins, chucks, and rounds are all on fire. With packers still losing money, production dropping, and the Southern border closed to live animal imports, pressure is building. Relief may come after Labor…

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Grill Bills 🔥💳 3:42

4M ago3:42

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BEEF: The summer beef rally isn’t slowing down – low production and high demand are keeping prices on the move. Middle meats, chucks, rounds, and grinds are all climbing, setting us up for a pricey Labor Day BBQ. Will the market cool after the holiday, or will tight cattle supplies keep the heat on? POULTRY: Production is running 1% ahead of last y…

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Meating Market Heat 🔥🥩 3:12

5M ago3:12

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BEEF: Prices are surging in the dead of summer – and it’s not slowing down. With record-high cattle costs and packers losing $300 a head, the market’s acting more like spring than August… so what’s driving this upside? POULTRY: Chicken stays steady – strong production, strong demand, and no big price moves on the horizon. With five weeks flu-free a…

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Summer Slide ☀️🛝 3:09

5M ago3:09

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BEEF: The market’s still sliding, but not as fast as you'd think with production this tight. Ribeyes and tenderloins? We may have already hit the year's low – so is an expensive holiday season inevitable? Thin meats are dropping, grinds dipped too, but this market’s playing a long game. POULTRY: Chicken production is holding strong – wings are stea…

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Pork on Repeat 🎵🐖 2:59

5M ago2:59

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BEEF: The summer slide continues. Ribeyes and strips are dragging the market down, and briskets and grinds are finally dipping – but don’t let your guard down just yet. With production still sluggish, we’ve likely got a few more weeks of softness before fall starts cooking up something new. POULTRY: Demand is driving this market – wings, breasts, a…

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Meltdown Mode 🔥🧈📉 3:30

5M ago3:30

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BEEF: Beef is finally cooling off—but is it enough? Strip loins and ribeyes are leading the decline, but ground beef and roasts are holding firm. With production still lagging behind last year, could this be the start of a slow slide or just a summer stall? POULTRY: Chicken remains the go-to protein, but how long can it hold? Wings are flying high …

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Beef Prices Finally Blink 3:21

6M ago3:21

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Beef: Beef prices are finally starting to cool after the July 4th holiday – but how fast will they fall, and which cuts will drop first? With low production still keeping things tight, we’re not in freefall territory yet… but if you’re buying ribeyes, strips, or grinds, you’ll want to hear what’s coming next. Poultry: Chicken remains the go-to prot…

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Heat Across the Board 🔥📈 3:58

6M ago3:58

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Beef is still riding high – tight supply, strong demand, and prices climbing week after week. But is relief finally in sight? You might want to stock up before the July 4th smoke clears… 🍔🔥 Wings are flying high, breasts are still dropping, and tenders are holding their ground – but has chicken found its balance yet? With nearly 5 billion birds pro…

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Thin Meats, Thick Margins 🥩💰 3:07

6M ago3:07

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🐄 Beef is still sky-high – and it’s not done climbing. With production low and demand strong, one cut in particular is leading the charge this summer… guess which? 🐔 Chicken is having a moment – and tenders just took the crown from breasts. With summer demand heating up, could wings be the next breakout star? 🌾 Grains look steady – for now. But wit…

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High on the Hog 🐷 2:48

7M ago2:48

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BEEF Beef remains pricey and hard to find – and even with harvest back up, prices are still climbing. Are we finally nearing a cooldown, or will thin meats keep leading this market higher into July? POULTRY Chicken is still the go-to protein, but are we seeing the first signs of a shift? Breast prices dip slightly, tenders rise again, and wings cli…

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The Heat is On 🔥 3:27

7M ago3:27

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🥩 BEEF An already tight beef market just got tighter, and pricing is on the move. With thin meats leading the charge and grilling season in full swing, the question now is: how high will it go before the July 4th reset? 🍗 POULTRY Wings are back on the rise, tenders are heating up, and breasts are finally cooling – but for how long? Just one new avi…

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Buy Now, Grill Later 🍔 3:02

7M ago3:02

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🥩 BEEF – The market’s tight and getting tighter. Fewer cattle, expensive steaks, and grinds climbing week after week mean burgers are the summer go-to. With no slowdown in sight, it’s a buy now or pay more later situation. 🐔 POULTRY – Breasts are pausing after a steady climb, while tenders are still on the rise with strong demand. Wings are steady …

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Screwed Over: When Worms Attack 3:28

7M ago3:28

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🐄 BEEF: Border closures, parasite threats, and tight supplies – yeah, it’s getting intense. Grinds and thin meats are climbing, middle meats are taking a breather. Memorial Day will tighten harvest even more. This is a buy now or cry later kind of market. 🐔 POULTRY: Chicken’s still climbing – breasts, tenders, all holding strong. Wings? Still the b…

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High Steaks & Market Shakes 3:49

8M ago3:49

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BEEF 🥩 Record-breaking cattle prices, border closures, and tight supply are all putting heat on the beef market. Grinds are leading the charge, and summer grilling might come with sticker shock. POULTRY 🐔 Chicken stays hot as demand rises and beef prices push more eyes to poultry. Wings still can’t catch a break, but breasts and tenders are on the …

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Moms, Meats, & Markets 🌼 2:57

8M ago2:57

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Beef remains tight — production ticks up slightly, but grilling season and shifting demand are pushing grinds higher. Some middle meats are cooling, others still heating up. Poultry prices still split — tenders climb, breasts stay high, wings dip again. Production’s up and bird flu cases stayed low this week. Grains drift down — corn and wheat slid…

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May the Markets Be With You 🚀 3:54

8M ago3:54

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The beef market is catching its breath, but ground beef continues to climb as shoppers trade down from pricier cuts. Could this pause be the calm before another round of increases? Chicken takes a breather this week, but there’s chatter about a possible summer sandwich surge. Plus, a surprisingly quiet week on the avian flu front during peak migrat…

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Describe Your Perfect Date: Wings 3:31

8M ago3:31

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Beef production remains limited as packers focus on profit over volume, keeping middle meats inflated heading into summer. Chucks and rounds are softening, while ground beef is climbing as consumers trade down. Buy early – prices aren’t cooling off anytime soon. In poultry, boneless skinless breasts and tenders continue to climb, while wings drop a…

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The Birds Are in Your Favor 🍗 2:55

8M ago2:55

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We're back with some Spring Market Trends! Beef production remains tight at 564K head, keeping prices strong, especially for ribeyes, tenderloins, and strip loins. With Cinco de Mayo approaching, thin meats are in high demand, and waiting to buy will likely cost you more. Strong beef prices are driving up demand and prices for chicken breasts and t…

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Eggflation Cracks 🥚💰 2:49

9M ago2:49

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Beef: Tight inventories and rising demand continue to push the market higher, with last week’s production dropping to 560K head. Ribeyes are climbing, while rounds and chucks are still trending down. This is a buy-now market—waiting will likely cost you more in the coming weeks. Poultry: Boneless skinless breasts and tenders are up again, while win…

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The Markets Are Blooming 🌸 📈 3:09

9M ago3:09

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Happy Spring! Beef: Warmer weather has jump-started the beef market, with strip loins and ribeyes seeing a price surge. Production is inching up, but inventories remain tight, and thin meats like flanks, sirloin flaps, and skirts will rise through Cinco de Mayo. Outside of grinds moving lower, waiting to buy could mean paying more later. Poultry: C…

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Meating Demand: Harvest Ticks Up 3:01

10M ago3:01

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Weekly beef harvests rose to 578K head from 566K last week. As the weather improves and grilling season picks up, harvests could approach 600K head. Middle meats, chucks, rounds, and grinds have likely bottomed out and are expected to climb, making now a good time to buy. Shell egg prices have dropped – not because of better availability but due to…

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A Welcome Break on Egg Pricing 3:14

10M ago3:14

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Beef remains in the same pattern as previous months. Rounds, chucks, and grinds continue declining while middle meats trade sideways. There is some sign of life within thin meats, flank steak, and sirloin flaps. Poultry production and demand continue strong. Breasts and tenders are up for next week. It was the best week we've had in months on the A…

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Migration, Tariffs, and End of Winter Markets 4:01

10M ago4:01

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Beef processors continue to keep production numbers down. Strip loins are moving higher while the other middle meats move lower. We've most likely seen the bottom on ribeyes and tenderloins. This pattern should hold steady in the next few weeks, waiting for warmer weather to help boost demand. Chicken production continues running about 3% over last…

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Bellies Take a Big Drop 3:04

10M ago3:04

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Beef harvest continues to decline which should slow price declines. The only area continuing to increase is strip loins. Other cuts should stay where they are until the weather breaks or demand picks up. Avian Flu reports show 3.3 million birds were removed last week, with 3.1 million of those being egg-laying chickens. Egg pricing will continue to…

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Eggs Stay on the Rise 3:11

11M ago3:11

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Happy Valentine's Day! 💘 Another difficult week for Avian Flu. Eggs will continue to rise until we have enough supply to meet demand, which could be a while. In fresh chicken, demand is strong and pricing is up on all three segments. There is plenty of chicken available and it's all being sold. Beef harvest is down to keep pricing from falling duri…

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Uneasy Beef Market 3:52

11M ago3:52

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Avian Flu continues to infect poultry flocks. 32 new cases were reported this week affecting 3.8 million birds. This is not a short term issue. For fresh chicken, wings and tenders are steady and breasts are up. Chicken production continues strong and a good option in protein. Beef production will be reduced for the next couple of weeks. This will …

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Let's Review Avian Flu 4:30

11M ago4:30

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We'll start this week with a quick recap of Avian Flu, followed by the report for the current week, and how the flock can be rebuilt. In poultry, wings and tenders are steady while breasts are up just a bit. Enjoy these prices on Super Bowl Sunday. February is a soft month for beef demand and the market is due for some correction. Middle meats have…

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Avian Flu Hits Egg Layers 3:29

11M ago3:29

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Chicken production continues strong up over last year by 2%. For the week we have steady markets on wings, boneless skinless breasts up just a bit and tenders staying steady for the week. The hatch rate is down to 78.9%, hatch rate being the percentage of eggs successfully hatched into baby chicks. Industry goal is 80% which we have not reached in …

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Quiet Start to 2025 3:21

11M ago3:21

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The beef market is remarkably strong starting the year. Ribeyes and tenderloins continue to decline while chucks, rounds, and grinds continue to increase. We should see this pattern for a couple more weeks. Chicken production is up 3% over last year. Wings, breasts, and tenders are steady. This week, two million birds were removed from the food cha…